[thingie2]

Well I want to check if there is any problem anyone knows of about this board: http://www.xfxforce.com/web/product/...riesId=1743782
The parts going with it:

• Intel Q9450 Core 2 quad
• Western Digital Velociraptor
• Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 500GB
• XFX 8800GTX
• 2*1GB OCZ PC2 8500 SLI ready RAM, or 2*2GB (upgrading to 4*2GB later) corsair PC2 8500 dominator RAM
• Coolermaster 1000W PSU

Thanks

[computeruler]

i here that it is a really good board but the 790i is better so i would go with that instead

[thingie2]

Yea, the 790i is better but costs alot more, and I'm not sure if I can afford it

[alex]

Hi Thingie.

I've perused some forums, talked to some people and no-ones quoting any issues with this board aside from the usual "I don't know what I'm doing so I'll blame it on the motherboard" gripes.

Still, it is 780i, which offers no tangible benefit (my opinion) over 680i other than pci-e 2.0 support. With the psu and gpu you're installing this is academic anyway.

Still, your money your choice.

[thingie2]

Ok, thanks Alex I think I will stick with this board as I'm hoping this build will last me for wuite a while so I want as much of the up to date stuff as possible. And do you know if the RAM is compatible, because I have seen two different specs for the board (both on manufaturer's website (use link above)) that say different things, one says that RAM is fine, the other doesn't like it.

Thanks

[alex]

The board will recognise the ram at it's stock settings.

But, as always, upon booting for the first time enter the bios and double check the ram settings to ensure the speed and timings are correct.

[thingie2]

ok, I will do when I get the build